His resignation comes a month after he was forced to issue an apology for writing a pro-Palestine on his Facebook page.
His resignation was announced by the school on Thursday.left a bitter taste on the Bishops council“We want to convey that the posting of the views on social media was a deeply inappropriate act which was unacceptable to many members of the Bishops Community and contrary to the values which we believe to be fundamental to Bishops,” said Members of the Old Diocessan Union after the post.
“I want to clarify that my intention was not to single out any particular grouping or belief system, but rather to condemn the harmful practice of dehumanisation in all its forms. I regret that I didn’t articulate what I intended as a non-partisan message more clearly and with greater sensitivity. I’m sorry for the offence my post has caused,” he said at the time.
“As Chair through our 175th year, he can look back on a job well done, this year in particular. Crispin held oversight over some remarkable achievements including the Ubuntu Learning Centre, a new Rowing Centre, the consecration of the Brooke Chapel and dedication of the three special stained-glass windows, the writing of the updated history of the school along with the many sporting and cultural festivals and activities.
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